MLS GO Overview:

MLS GO is Major League Soccer’s recreational youth soccer program, with the mission of creating an inclusive and elevated experience for all participants. Fun and affordability are at the heart of MLS GO with the ambition of enabling more kids to play soccer.

MLS GO is offered to all children ages 4-14. Whether destined for the professional ranks or looking to get their first experience in the sport, MLS GO is the first step in the pathway where we invite all to learn fundamental soccer skills and develop a lasting love of the game.

By offering local communities a structured introductory soccer program with connections to a developmental pathway, we’re enabling greater access to the sport — seeking to remove any barriers to participating in the game we love.

Job Summary:

Provide a safe, fun, friendly, and structured environment for youth league participants. A referee will be responsible for promoting and enforcing safe play, managing games, enforcing MLS GO-specific soccer rules of play, all while providing a great customer experience of sportsmanship and fair play. Referees need to be professional, great communicators, organized, manage stressful situations and of course customer friendly.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Greet teams while entering the field

Referees should officiate in accordance with the current version of the MLS GO Rulebook

Referees should facilitate a fair, fun, and safe game for the players by enforcing and applying the Laws of the Game

Referees shall officiate keeping player safety as the main priority

Referees should exemplify professional appearance and wear a distinguishable referee specific shirt

Adhere to strict soccer and safety rules for league players while following company policies

Assist league players on understanding rules specific to MLS GO soccer

Manage games professionally and consistently to the standards of The Riley Youth Club

Provide an exceptional league experience for players and spectators

Communicate any necessary needs to League Manager such as customer follow up, or foul play

Performs his or her job in a friendly, courteous manner at all times

Qualifications:

Willingness to be a Team Player and a Hard Worker

Prior experience as a referee is preferred. MLS GO recommends all referees have a U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referee license. (Referee training once hired)

Must be able to communicate clearly with supervisors and with customers

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20 pounds

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)